Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB3923 mandates that state agencies eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements for job classifications where skills or experience can substitute for formal education. This legislation immediately expands the eligible talent pool for state employment, creating direct labor competition for private sector employers in skilled trades, administration, and IT, while forcing government staffing vendors to overhaul candidate screening protocols immediately.
Rep. Keith Bell·House Bill·Regular Session
Governor's Budget Office • Legislative Budget Board • State Auditor's Office
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB3923
HB3923 mandates that state agencies eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements for job classifications where skills or experience can substitute for formal education. This legislation immediately expands the eligible talent pool for state employment, creating direct labor competition for private sector employers in skilled trades, administration, and IT, while forcing government staffing vendors to overhaul candidate screening protocols immediately.
HB3923 was authored by Texas Representative Keith Bell during the Regular Session.
HB3923 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB3923 is enforced by Governor's Budget Office, Legislative Budget Board and State Auditor's Office.
The regulatory priority for HB3923 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3923 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3923 addresses topics including labor, labor--workforce development, state employees, legislative budget board and state agencies, boards & commissions.
Key dates for HB3923: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Identify positions where degree requirements can be reduced and evaluate career advancement for non-degree holders (Prior to October 1 preceding each regular legislative session). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3923 primarily affects employers and workforce development organizations. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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